Best in Children’s Books – Volume 30 published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. in 1958. This mid-century children’s anthology features a collection of classic stories, folk tales, and educational pieces, all illustrated in vintage style.
Stories included in this volume:
• Hiawatha (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
• Little Red Riding Hood
• The Shire Colt (Zhenya and Jan Gay)
• The Gallant Tailor (Jakob & Wilhelm Grimm)
• Doctor Raggedy Andy (adapted from Johnny Gruelle)
• The Story of the First Men (Donald Culross Peattie)
• Homemade Orchestra (Joseph Leeming)
• Life in the Everglades
• Robi and Hanni in the Swiss Alps (Emma Brock)
• Let’s Visit Japan
• Publisher: Nelson Doubleday, Inc.
• Series: Best in Children’s Books
• Volume: 30
• Format: Hardcover with illustrated cover and yellow spine
• Year: 1958 edition
Condition: Pre-owned vintage book. The back binding is torn as shown in photos. Cover shows some wear along edges and corners. Pages are intact with typical age-related toning. Please review all photos for exact condition.
This volume is highly collectible, especially for fans of Raggedy Ann & Andy, since it includes Doctor Raggedy Andy. A great addition to a vintage children’s library, mid-century decor collection, or Raggedy Ann collector’s shelf.